Sous Chef

Bel & The Dragon; George; Presencial; ZAR 111.000 - 155.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Food & drink discount

Wagestream access

Healthcare cash plan

Induction and training

Discounted hotel stays

Weekly tips on top of wages

Descripción de la vacante

Bel & The Dragon is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, crafting dishes from seasonal local ingredients and mentoring the team. The role emphasizes hygiene, food knowledge, and creativity to maintain high standards across our pubs and hotels.

We offer a structured induction, ongoing training, and benefits including meal discounts, access to Wagestream, and health plans. Join a supportive family within the Fuller’s portfolio to grow your culinary career.

Formación

• Hygiene qualification and strong food knowledge are essential.
• Experience with food safety practices is required.
• Ability to create and adapt dishes with seasonal local ingredients.

Responsabilidades

• Take full kitchen control when Head Chef is away.
• Lead and motivate kitchen team to produce high-quality dishes.
• Ensure consistent hygiene and food safety throughout services.

Conocimientos

Hygiene qualification

Food knowledge

Food safety awareness

Creative cooking

Team leadership

Seasonal ingredients

Descripción del empleo

Senior Sous Chef required. Annual salary available upon request. Service charge based on current rates approximately between £5000 to £7000 pa. Not part of your salary.

At Bel & The Dragon, we don't just offer jobs - we are offering a chance to be part of something special. Our hotels are full of history and charm, with a real passion for great food and drink at the heart of it all. Every location has its own character, and so do the people who work here. Whether it's a quiet corner by the fire or a lively evening at the bar, we create moments that feel personal and real.

As part of the Fuller’s family, our four core values - doing things the right way, being part of the family, celebrating individuality and always asking what's next? - are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re someone who cares about quality, enjoys making people feel at home, and wants to be part of a team that’s proud of what it does, we would love to meet you.

The eighth and newest member of our Bel & The Dragon family, after its head-to-toe refurbishment, The George & Dragon will showcase 13 bedrooms, a bar, a restaurant, private dining, and a fantastic outside terrace. Situated in the beautiful town of Westerham in leafy Kent, just outside of the M25, The George & Dragon sits at the heart of the town.

Bel & The Dragon is a unique collection of restaurants and boutique hotels. We are passionate about good food, excellent wines, and most importantly, great people.

What we can offer you:

• An exciting variety of career paths: Explore a wide range of roles and career paths across our pubs and hotels.
• Supportive environment: We put people first and strive for a collaborative and trusting atmosphere where everyone is valued.
• Continuous growth: Engage in learning and development programs to fuel your personal and professional growth.
• 25% discount on food and drink, across all our pubs and hotels for you and your friends and family. Increasing to 30% after one year, 35% after three years and 40% after five years.
• A fair share of tips, paid on top of your hourly pay and paid on a weekly basis.
• Discounted hotel stays at hotels in the Fuller’s Family
• Access to ‘My Fuller’s’ – our online benefits platform where you can make savings at 100s of retailers and access discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets and much more.
• Healthcare Cash Plan - after one year with us you will have access to a 24-hour GP service and the ability to claim your money back for dentist and eyecare appointments.
• Full induction and training
• The option to receive up to 35% of your earnings as you earn them with Wagestream. This means you won't always need to wait until payday.

What welook for in a Sous Chef:

• As adeputy to the Head Chef, you will take full control of the kitchen when theyare away.
• Someonewho will take pride in preparing fresh food made from seasonal, localingredients.
• Acreative Sous Chef who can bring new ideas and create fresh dishes.
• Bringthe best out of the kitchen team.
• Takepride in every successful service.
• Ahygiene qualification, excellent food knowledge and food safety awareness areall essential for this role.